Take a stroll through the local forests and learn the basics of plant identification and foraging.  Students will have the opportunity to hike through three different forest types in the Flagstaff area with a variety of edible and medicinal plants that are widespread and easy to identify and use. Your registration fee also includes a seed packet from Lily of the Field Nursery.

This class is led by instructor Amelia Knutson who has worked with plants from childhood as the daughter of the NAU Research Greenhouse Complex Manager. She received a B.S. in Plant Sciences from the University of Arizona, where she graduated Cum Laude.  While she attended school she worked for the U of A Campus Arboretum.  After returning to Flagstaff she worked for Flagstaff Native Plant and Seed, managing the nursery for two years before opening Lily of the Field. In the summer of 2022 she received her permaculture certification from Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture.

This class will involve walking both on and off trail and the following are highly recommended: sturdy footwear, snacks, water, clothing appropriate for protection from the elements. Transportation is not provided; please no dogs.

The class meets on three Saturdays: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. The location and directions for each class will be provided to registrants at least three days prior to class.

Saturday, Sept. 26

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

Sunday, Sept. 27

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

Join us in-person or on Zoom.

As part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, join Kathy Farretta for this free Comet Talk.

In many ways we live in the world of science fiction: smart phones, autonomous automobiles, people living in the ISS, plans to send humans back to the moon. Once viewed as a quirky paperback for kids, science fiction is helping us find our way in this new world.

Kathy serves as the Museum Manager of the Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff, which is part of the Arizona Historical Society. She enjoys getting people excited about history and science, and strengthening our community by working with volunteers and through collaboration. She holds a Master’s degree in History from Northern Arizona University. She currently serves on the Board of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, and the Selection Committee for the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame. She can often be found kayaking, hiking, or curled up with a good science fiction book.

This conversational Spanish course is designed for learners of all levels who want to build confidence speaking Spanish in a supportive, engaging environment. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an intermediate student looking to strengthen your fluency, this class emphasizes real-world communication through interactive activities, guided conversations, and culturally relevant topics. Students will practice listening and speaking skills, expand vocabulary, and review essential grammar in context, all while connecting with others and enjoying the process of language learning. The course is ideal for those who want to maintain and improve their Spanish in a relaxed, community-oriented setting.

Katie is a Spanish instructor at CCC with a passion for creating meaningful, student-centered language learning experiences. She aims to create an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. Katie specializes in communicative approaches that help students feel comfortable using Spanish in real-life situations. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish from NAU and has taught Spanish to all ages for the last 15 years.

This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 6 and ending Oct. 29; from 5 to 7 p.m.

Pysanky (pronounced “PIH-sahn-keh”) is a fascinating traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating technique passed down through generations since pagan times. Simple to intricate designs are applied to an egg with melted beeswax, then the egg is dipped into progressively darker-colored dyes. A multi-layered pattern results that is revealed when the wax is melted off at the end. This wax-resist style of decorated egg is one of Ukraine's national symbols.

In this workshop, you will learn to make these beautiful eggs yourself! You will be provided with examples, direct instruction and support as well as all the tools and materials needed to design and create your own pysanky.

This class will have a fall theme, including seasonal motifs of holidays and nature.

Instructor Nancy Rhoades is a retired teacher with a lifetime of creative experience. The craft of Pysanky is a joy to teach, and Nancy is delighted to have the opportunity from CCC to share this particularly beautiful folk art with you.

Pysanky (pronounced “PIH-sahn-keh”) is a fascinating traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating technique passed down through generations since pagan times. Simple to intricate designs are applied to an egg with melted beeswax, then the egg is dipped into progressively darker-colored dyes. A multi-layered pattern results that is revealed when the wax is melted off at the end. This wax-resist style of decorated egg is one of Ukraine's national symbols.

In this workshop, you will learn to make these beautiful eggs yourself! You will be provided with examples, direct instruction and support as well as all the tools and materials needed to design and create your own pysanky.

This class will have a fall theme, including seasonal motifs of holidays and nature.

Instructor Nancy Rhoades is a retired teacher with a lifetime of creative experience. The craft of Pysanky is a joy to teach, and Nancy is delighted to have the opportunity from CCC to share this particularly beautiful folk art with you.

Ever wonder why you can handle a stressful situation one day but feel overwhelmed by something that normally seems manageable on another? The Window of Tolerance is a simple framework for understanding how stress affects our brains and bodies, and why our ability to think clearly, communicate, make decisions, and cope can change from moment to moment.

In this Comet Talk, Dr. Liv will explore what happens when we move into fight-or-flight mode, shut down, or feel stuck somewhere in between. We’ll discuss how stress responses can show up at any age and in everyday situations, such as navigating school, work, friendships, family, health concerns, life transitions, caregiving, relationships, or changes in routine. Participants will learn how to recognize their own patterns, understand why everyone has a different “window,” and practice practical strategies for returning to a place where thinking, learning, problem-solving, and connecting with others feel more manageable. You’ll leave with a new way to understand your stress responses and tools you can use when your brain and body start to feel overwhelmed or go offline.

Dr. Olivia “Liv” Stull holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is the founder of Learning with Dr. Liv, LLC. With experience spanning hospitals, classrooms, nonprofits, and college settings, she specializes in translating psychology and neuroscience research into practical tools people can actually use in everyday life. Her work focuses especially on understanding neurodivergence, strengthening executive functioning, supporting motivation, managing stress, and making sense of how the brain works. Through workshops, lectures, and individual coaching, Dr. Liv helps people build strategies that work with their brains rather than against them.